Can I take my package off someone else's porch?

First mistake - don't take packages off your neighbor's porch. You trespassed.

Can I take my package from my neighbors porch?

First mistake - don't take packages off your neighbor's porch. You trespassed.

What to do if your neighbor has your package?

Can I keep a package that was delivered to my house by mistake?

You have the legal right to keep it as a free gift, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Sellers aren't permitted to ask for payment for unordered items, either, and the FTC says consumers are under no obligation to even tell the seller about the wrongly delivered merchandise.

What happens if someone steals a package off your porch?

If it appears that your package has been stolen, contact the seller or retailer that sold you the item. Retailers have different policies and processes for handling stolen items, but you're usually entitled to a refund or a replacement. Amazon covers most stolen packages through its "A-to-Z" Guarantee Protection.

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What do I do if someone steals my Amazon package off my porch?

If you are now entirely sure that your Amazon package was stolen from the porch, you can contact Amazon directly. Chat with customer service to let them know the details of the issue. Amazon retailers should be able to send out new packages or can issue refunds to the customer.

What can you do if someone steals a package from the front of your house?

Can you get in trouble for keeping a package that isn t yours?

Under state and federal law, recipients of unordered merchandise may keep the goods and are under no obligation to pay for or return them. The recipient may treat the merchandise as an unconditional gift—and may use or dispose of the merchandise as he or she sees fit. The recipient also may refuse to accept delivery.

Can I keep a package that was delivered to my address with someone else's name?

By the law you are not allowed to keep it because of it being someone else's name. You have to either physically take it to the post office and let them know that person doesn't live at your address.

What happens if you get someone else's package?

If you get mail that doesn't belong to you, then you should not open it. Don't throw it away, either. Instead, take the mail to the correct recipient or write “return to sender” on the package or letter. You can also return it to the post office directly.

Is it illegal to open a package addressed to someone else?

The short answer is “yes.” Opening or destroying mail that is addressed to someone else is a crime called “Obstruction of Correspondence.” It is a serious felony that could lead to prison time. It is remarkably easy to find yourself charged with this crime, even if you didn't mean to do anything wrong.

How common is package theft?

Here are some of our key findings: Nationally, 49 million Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past 12 months. The prevalence of victims ranged from a high of 29 percent in Alaska to a low of 12 percent in Maine.

What happens if USPS delivers to wrong address?

If the mailpiece is addressed incorrectly and has no return address, the mailpiece will either be handled by the local Post Office™ or sent to the Mail Recovery Center. If your mailpiece has not arrived within 7 days from its date of mailing, you can: Submit a search request in the Missing Mail application, OR.

How do I stop people stealing my packages off my porch?

Who is responsible if a package is stolen off your porch?

If it appears your package has been stolen, contact the seller or retailer that sold you the item. Different retailers have different policies and processes for handling stolen items, but usually, you are entitled to a refund or a replacement item.

What do I do if I get a package to my address but not my name?

All you need to do is write “RETURN TO SENDER” on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox. Your postal worker will take care of it for you from there.

What to do if you get a package for the previous owner?

What to do if Amazon package was delivered to your address but not your name?

If you confirm that the package addressed to you, wasn't ordered by you or anyone you know, report the package online by going to the Report Unwanted Package form. You can also contact Customer Service who will support you in reporting the issue to the investigations team.

Can I keep a package that was delivered to me by mistake Amazon?

Is it illegal to keep someone else's packages? It's not illegal to keep a package that you didn't order. The Federal Trade Commission states that you don't need to pay or return a package that was accidentally sent to you.

What happens if I open a package that isn't mine?

It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not "destroy, hide, open, or embezzle" mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else's mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.

Is stealing someone's package a federal offense?

In the U.S. it is a federal crime to tamper with the mail. Stealing a porch package is considered mail theft and believe it or not, you can face either federal or state charges. If you are charged with a federal crime, you could face up to five years in jail.

Should you report a stolen package?

Report it to your local police department if you spot a theft. Or, if you can prove no one ever showed up at your door, the carrier (if you're the shipper) or shipper (if you're the recipient) will be forced to refund you.

What happens to people who steal packages?

By the Legislation & Police

A first offense is still a misdemeanor, a repeat offense can lead to felony charges and a five year prison sentence, and it makes it a five-year felony to steal mail if the offending party has intent to commit fraud.

Does Amazon investigate stolen packages?

In most cases, the seller will investigate the missing package or send a new item. But if the seller doesn't respond within 24 hours, you can file a claim with Amazon.

How much money will Amazon refund stolen packages?

One of the ways Amazon does this is with their A-to-Z Guarantee. In short, this guarantee covers up to $2,500 of the purchase price on eligible purchases (goods purchased on Amazon.com from an Amazon seller).